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Zaječar
Short info - Zaječar
Zaječar is a Town in Timočka Krajna region, which includes Zaječar Valley, Knjaževac Valley and part of Negoinska Krajina. It has a surface of 1,069km2 and a population of 40,000. It is a geographical, administrative, economical, political and cultural center of Zaječar District.
The town was first mentioned in 1466, in a Turkish charter about population of Vidin pashadom. The collapse of the First Serbian Uprising brought grave consequences to this region, and in 1833 the region was liberated and annexed to Serbia. It is assumed that the name is of Turkish origin and that it came from certain Asir Said Pasha, who put his army in the valley of The Timok.
The seat of the Timok Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church is located in this city. The diocese covers the whole territory of Zaječar and Bor districts, and is headed by His Grace Bishop of Timok Diocese Mr. Justin.
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Zaječar
Facilities near by:
Hotels
- Srbija Tis 0km
- Albo 23.6km

Srbija Tis
Hotel Srbija TIS is modern three stars hotel in the centre area of the city Zajecar on Central Square Trg oslobodjenja. This hotel is in expansion and it offer comfort, pleasure accommodation and good fun.

Albo
Hotel Albo offers a wide range of quality services and excellent accommodation. It occupies an attractive location at the entrance to Bor.
Motels
- Rtanj Balašević 24.9km

Rtanj Balašević
Rtanj Balasevic Motel offers you exceptional vacation in a beautiful resort, all in favor of your good health and relaxation.
Rivers
- Timok 2.4km

Timok
The Timok , in Eastern Serbia, actually is a concourse of the rivers Crni Timok (Black Timok), Beli Timok (White Timok), Svrljiški Timok (Svrljig Timok) and Trgoviški Timok (Trgovište Timok).
Lakes
- Grliško jezero (Grlište Lake) 10.6km
- Rgotinsko jezero 11km
- Glogovičko jezero (Glogovicko Lake) 23.4km

Grliško jezero (Grlište Lake)
Grliško jezero (Grlište Lake) is an artificial lake in east Serbia, located in the Valley between village Grlište and town Leskovac.

Rgotinsko jezero
Rgotinsko Jezero (Rgotina Lake) is situated by the village Rgotina, 11km away from Zaječar. It is very attractive for swimming throughout the summer season.
Glogovičko jezero (Glogovicko Lake)
Glogovičko Lake is located at farmstead, east of Bor. The lake surface is about 10 ha and a maximum depth of 17 meters.
Churches
- The Church of the Holy Virgin 0.1km
- The Church of St George 23.9km

The Church of the Holy Virgin
Until 1830 there wasn’t any Orthodox temple in Zaječar, and in that year, with the permission of Turkish officer Ferad-aga, a small church was erected.
The Church of St George
The church of St George was sanctified in 1940 during the reign of His Majesty, the King, Petar II Karađorđević of Yugoslavia.
Monasteries
- The Monastery of St Peter and St Paul 10.4km
- The Suvodol Monastery 18km
- The Monastery of St Nicholas 18.2km

The Monastery of St Peter and St Paul
In vicinity of village Grlište, on the coast of Grlište lake is situated monastery of St Peter and St Paul. It is 14 km far away from Zaječar.

The Suvodol Monastery
In the area of the village Selačka, at the far southeast part of the municipality, there is a Suvodol monastery. It is one of the oldest foundations and is related to Prince Lazar.

The Monastery of St Nicholas
The village Planinica is situated on the 18th km of the highway Pirot - Sukovo – border between Serbai and Bulgaria, and in it is located monastery of St Nicholas.
Archaelogical sites
- Archaeological Site Felix Romuliana 6.4km

Archaeological Site Felix Romuliana
Surrounded by the mountains of the East Serbia, 10 km away from Boljevac towards Zaječar, on a spacious plateau in vicinity of Gamzigrad is...
Museums
- The National Museum 0.1km
- The Museum of Mining and Technology 23.4km
The National Museum
The National Museum in Zaječar was founded in 1951. It is one of the main factors of the town cultural life.

The Museum of Mining and Technology
Over 2.000 items are in the museum, divided into archeological, ethnological, historical, technical, artistic and mineralogical collection.
Bars
- Klub Z 1km
Klub Z
Klub Z is situated near the center of town and has existed for 10 years. The ambience in the club is a real pabski.
UNESCO
- Felix Romulijana 7.2km

Felix Romulijana
Felix Romuliana is surrounded by the mountains of eastern Serbia, located about ten kilometers on the road from Boljevci to Zajecar, on a large plateau near Gamzigrad.
Zoo
- Zoo 21.8km

Zoo
Zoo was opened in Bor 23rd November 2011. years and the fourth facility of its kind in Serbia. This garden is one of the few where one can see the white lion.
Picnic places
- Popova Beach 1km

Popova Beach
With the concert of band Balkanika, Popova beach was officially opened in June 2007. Today it is one of the best sports and recreation complex in Serbia.
Hunting and fishing
- Fishing in Grliško Lake 10.5km

Fishing in Grliško Lake
At the lake are gathering of large number of fishermen because the lake is restocked (presence of bream, carp, bleak, crucian carp, Prussian carp, nase, chub and other species).
Spas
- Gamzigradska banja 7.6km
- Brestovačka banja 24.5km

Gamzigradska banja
Gamzigradska Banja is under the influence of continental climate. It is surrounded by wooded hills, and it is an excellent place for treatment, rest and recreation, sports and fishing, with unspoiled nature, lots of flowers and greenery, far from urban areas.

Brestovačka banja
Brestovačka Banja is a spa 8 km southwestward from Bor, and it is one of the oldest spas in Serbia, with mineral waters which are among the most healing ones.
Mountains
- Tupižnica 22.1km

Tupižnica
Tupižnica is a mountain that lies between towns Kanjaževac and Boljevac, or between mountains Rtanja and Stara Planina.
Events
- Guitar festival 1.3km

Guitar festival
Guitar festival is the oldest festival dedicated to the promotion of demo rock bands. Since 1976 it has been organized every year at the beginning of August.